Girling up My Toolbox!

A few weeks ago I received a quart of paint from Glidden.  I chose a color I haven't ever used before - Luscious Mango!  It's such a fun happy color for me.  Thank you Glidden!  And thanks for giving me the opportunity to try something NEW!

Well, as soon as it came in the mail I started looking at my thrift store purchases that were waiting for some action!  This drab old tool box  (that I think was last used as a planter) wanted some attention!  So, I started out  with some Kilz spray primer.  Then, I painted 2 coats of the Luscious Mango. 

I decided I wanted to do more.  You know how projects often evolve or take a big detour sometimes?   Originally, I was going to stencil some letters in a watermelon or berry color.  I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to use so BAM  I decided to paint an area with chalkboard paint. That way I could change it up whenever my little heart desired!   Oh yea!  Getting a little charged here

Made some chalkboard paint with my unsanded grout and half a small bottle of 

Folk Art #412 Magenta.  You can find the recipe for using small amounts of chalkboard paint here. 

Using painter's tape I created a border by placing one row of tape even with the top and bottom of the side.  I used 2 pieces along the sides.  You can partially see it taped here with the paint and grout.  I had more artistic ideas and will show you the sketches in a bit.

Not a true glimpse of the real color but here you see the pink chalkboard paint over my Mango!

But I do have a picture of the tape after I removed it.  Turned it upside down on top of the wax paper because it's sticky enough that I can use it again.  Silly me, I can't bear to throw anything away that can be used again.   Is it because:   
a- I'm concerned about the environment 
b- I'm a full blown hoarder or 
c- just plain cheap?     

The answer is

d- all of the above  :)

Well, that was easy enough but I'm still not feeling finished.  I really wanted to add just a little more interest here.  I had lots of ideas but didn't want to over-complicate this. I don't do complicated :)  Here were my two ideas:

Using some of the pillowcase from my daughter's freshman year (same one I used in for my sweet Mom's ragdoll).  I cut out an inch wide strip across, cut it and made a flower rosette.  

See how to make this at one of my favorite places - Our Best Bites

Here is my Girly tool box with the Fabric Rosette  :)

For my other idea I used an old can and cut out a heart.  I like the way the crinkled tin works with the pink and mango.  Not as frilly as the flower but I like them both.  Guess I will just have to make some more colorful toolboxes.  I don't know about you but I love having something to keep what I am using for a specific project all together.  And I love lots of gorgeous color!
If you think you can handle it here are a few more pictures with my messy stuff!

Plus a few Sharpie sketches on my drop cloth. Having some fun experimenting and if you are a Sharpie lover like me - it works great on this drop cloth and burlap!

The hot pink flower on the right is where I tested the Pentel Fabric Fun   Sketched and ironed over it.  Like it so far - can't wait to take more time and really make something fun with this

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